I researched this purchase for weeks knowing that my Onkyo was outdated (no HDMI) and wanted to have the best in BD movies. The fact that this entry level Yamaha used Burr-Brown DACs...Read complete review

I researched this purchase for weeks knowing that my Onkyo was outdated (no HDMI) and wanted to have the best in BD movies. The fact that this entry level Yamaha used Burr-Brown DACs and the amp was designed to provide discreet power to each channel was a deciding factors. I looked at Denon, Onyko and Harmon Kardon but chose this Yamaha. I am very happy with this unit. The movies I watch have the best separation and so I feel very much like I am in a theater even though I am in my recliner with a cold beer beside me.

I have infinity speakers which are all rated at 100 wt and since this unit is 100 wt per channel the sound tracks and dialogs sound fantastic: clear and crisp.

Now, after a month and probably 50 movies (and Downton Abbey) I am convinced I made a great purchase and would do it again in a minute. I have already told my friends about how happy I am.

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Decoader Off

My Yamaha receiver performed perfectly right out of the box; except, I can't receive any broadcast audio either AM or FM. The display reads "Decoader Off" but my owners manual does...Read complete review

My Yamaha receiver performed perfectly right out of the box; except, I can't receive any broadcast audio either AM or FM. The display reads "Decoader Off" but my owners manual does not explain how to turn it on. I call the tech support number on your website and the technician suggested I find a local repair shop. I'm disappointed, this is an otherwise fine product but with one major flaw.

I researched this purchase for weeks knowing that my Onkyo was outdated (no HDMI) and wanted to have the best in BD movies. The fact that this entry level Yamaha used Burr-Brown DACs and the amp was designed to provide discreet power to each channel was a deciding factors. I looked at Denon, Onyko and Harmon Kardon but chose this Yamaha. I am very happy with this unit. The movies I watch have the best separation and so I feel very much like I am in a theater even though I am in my recliner with a cold beer beside me.

I have infinity speakers which are all rated at 100 wt and since this unit is 100 wt per channel the sound tracks and dialogs sound fantastic: clear and crisp.

Now, after a month and probably 50 movies (and Downton Abbey) I am convinced I made a great purchase and would do it again in a minute. I have already told my friends about how happy I am.

Very easy to setup, sounds great and works fantastic as a second receiver. I have an Aventage receiver as my main receiver that has all the extra functions you want in a home theater receiver. Remote buttons are a bit small but otherwise ok.

Has a lot of inputs that satisfied my needs. It is a versatile complicated device and it was necessary to consult the manual to take full advantage of its neat features. A printed manual would have been more convenient than viewing it on my computer.

Yamaha 3D 5.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver

Discontinued

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